World Pride and Alexandria Pride

Alexandria welcomes LGBTQ+ couples, families and friends to stay in and explore the city during World Pride 2025 and beyond. Visitors can take advantage of special World Pride hotel packages at The Alexandrian, Hotel AKA Alexandria, Hotel Heron and Morrison House. The fun continues all month. With these fun with events:

13^th

Pride at Torpedo Factory Art Center

105 North Union Street

7pm – 10pm

The renowned Torpedo Factory Art Center will be open late as part of its “2^nd Friday” event series. Guests can explore the building full of artists, enjoy music and art activations celebrating Pride Month. This event is free and open to the public.

14^th

“Priday” Market & Drag Show

Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Ave

Market 12pm – 4pm

Drag Show 5pm

We are celebrating Pride Month at Port City! We Start the day with a mini-market composed of 10+ LBGTQ vendors from 12pm-4pm, food trucks, cold beer, and yard games. Featuring works and merchandise from Alexandria local artists and vendors. More information at http://www.portcitybrewing.com.

Be sure to stick around and join us that evening for a Drag Show in our brewhouse starting at 5pm featuring Drag Queens courtesy of Equality NoVA. This event was a huge hit last year, so we recommend arriving early to claim your seat. Make sure to bring your singles!

A portion of beer sales will be donated to our friends at Equality NOVA, so make sure to drink a few beers for a good cause! Other than that, the whole day is FREE to attend and open to all! Happy Pride!

28^th

8^th Annual Alexandra Pride Fair

Market Square

301 King Street

3pm – 6pm

Stop by Market Square the last weekend in June for the perfect photo op with the Pride-themed “LOVEwork” letters, from Virginia Tourism. The Alexandria LGBTQ+ Task Force in partnership with the Alexandria Library, Department of Community and Human Services, and many community partners welcome you to the annual Alexandria Pride Fair. Visitors can get information about LGBTQ+ inclusive services in Alexandria, free and confidential health testing and vaccines, plus enjoy LGBTQ+ Family Storytime, art and poetry workshops, music, refreshments and LGBTQ+ Pride swag. Check out VisitAlexandria.com/WorldPride to see all Pride events and offerings.

Festivals and Events

7^th

Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair

Waterfront Park

1 Prince Street

10am – 5pm

Volunteer Alexandria is thrilled to present once again the Old Town Arts & Crafts at Waterfront Park on the Potomac River. This FREE fair provides entertainment for children, and over 90 vendors. Various food and drink vendors will also be available for purchase.

The annual fair features local and regional artisans who showcase their pieces across various mediums including pottery, stationery, fabrics, paintings, jewelry, photography and more. Review a list of vendors by logging on to the Volunteer Alexandria website at volunteeralexandria.org/arts-and-crafts-festival.

14^th

ALX Jazz Fest

Waterfront Park

1 Prince Street

3pm – 9pm

Celebrate jazz music, America’s original beloved art form, at the Alexandria Waterfront! Enjoy live performances by some of the region’s top jazz performers, along with inspiring words by renowned poets. Plus: experience hands-on art projects, lawn games, food vendors, and drinks all afternoon. Admission is free. 3:05-3:45 p.m. – The JoGo Project
4:15-4:45 p.m. – Jeanette Berry
5:15-5:45 p.m. – We Were Here Before
6:15-7:00 p.m. – Fran Vielma Quartet
7:30-8:15 p.m. – Carolyn Malachi
8:30-9:15 p.m. – Warren Wolf
Celebrate Alexandria’s Black History and Culture

19^th

Juneteenth Celebration

Athenaeum

201 Prince Street

6pm – 9pm

Join us for this year’s Juneteenth celebration with poet, author, and the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association Poet in Residence, KaNikki Jakarta. The event will be held in the gallery of the historic Athenaeum located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Discover the history of Juneteenth through hands-on activities, art, and poetry readings.

Tell Me Your Name Specialty Tours

Carlyle house

121 North Fairfax Street

Various times

Join Carlyle House Historic Park staff for a tour focusing on the experiences of the enslaved community at Carlyle House and his plantations. The guided tour will explore the historical context of slavery in 18th century Alexandria and the importance of ongoing research efforts to connect with descendants. Tours will be offered at: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, & 2:30pm. Reservations are required as space is limited.

Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Concert

City Hall/Market Square

301 King Street

1pm -3-pm

Stop by Market Square in the heart of Old Town and enjoy traditional African American storytelling and songs reflecting the journey toward freedom with the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices ensemble. Weather dependent.

For details on all of these events and a full calendar of June happenings, log on to VisitAlexAlexandria.com/events.